Browse Items (73 total)
- Collection: Hold the Line
Accidental CannaeScenario#: HC04 Date: September 21, 1745 Location: Prestonpans, ScotlandAfter Fontenoy, Charles Edward Stuart, son of “James III & VIII,” decided the time had come to lead a highland uprising that would restore the Stuarts to the British throne. Against all advice, and without the blessing of Louis XV, … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge |
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AntietamScenario#: 51 Date: September 17, 1862 Location: Sharpsburg, MarylandThe Battle of Antietam pitted Union General George McClellan’s Army of the Potomac against General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia. During the first three hours, the two sides struggled over a cornfield. Each side attacked, fell … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Arnold at QuebecScenario#: 5 Date: 31 Dec 1775 Location: Quebec, CanadaDuring the attack on Quebec Benedidt Arnold led half of the Americans to attack the north end of the lower town while Montgomery led the other half against the south lower town. Arnold's advance would be a street to street … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Assault on PetersburgScenario#: 58 Date: June 15, 1864 Location: Petersburg, VirginiaUnion forces under Brig. Gen. Smith, attempted to capture Petersburg, Virginia. The Confederates, under the overall command of Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, numbered only 2,500. Union General Smith and his men crossed the Appomattox shortly after dawn on… Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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AugustaScenario#: 47 Date: 14 Sept 1780 Location: Augusta, GeorgiaSometime in early September, Col. Elijah Clark and Lieut. Col. James McCall assembled a corps of Backwoodsman, some 400 to 700 depending on the account, in upper Georgia. With these he marched to attack the British post at Augusta on … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Battle on SnowshoesScenario#: 37 Date: 13 March 1758 Location: Fort Edward, New YorkRogers Rangers had been a thorn in the sides of the French and Indians throughout the campaigns along Lake George and Lake Champlain. They had their revenge on the rangers when they caught them with superior forces during an ambush … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Bemis HeightsScenario#: 18 Date: 7 Oct 1777 Location: Bemis Heights, New YorkOn October 7th British General Burgoyne moved against the Americans in a determined effort to break through to Albany. Because of the thick forest however Burgoyne still had no solid information on the American positions. The Americans were well… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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BenningtonScenario#: 13 Date: 16 Aug 1777 Location: Walloomsac, New YorkIn Walloomsac, New York, a rebel force of 2,000 men, led by General John Stark, decisively defeated a detachment of General John Burgoyne's army led by Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum. Baum’s force left Burgoyne’s camp on August 9. The force … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Birmingham HillScenario#: 15 Date: 11 Sept 1777 Location: Chadds Ford Township, PennsylvaniaWashington was unsure of Howe's intentions until news came of the maneuver up the Chesapeake Bay. Washington marched his army south of Philadelphia and took up a strong defensive position behind Brandywine Creek. Washington covered the main crossing… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Bloody BridgeScenario#: 44 Date: 31 July 1763 Location: Fort Detroit, MichiganChief Pontiac besieged Detroit during the summer of 1763. A British relief force led by Captain Dalzell reached the fort and decided to immediately attack Pontiac’s village. The relief force marched out of Fort Detroit near midnight on 31 July … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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BrandywineScenario#: 14 Date: 11 Sept 1777 Location: Chadds Ford Township, PennsylvaniaGeneral Howe began the battle not with muskets but with legs as he took the bulk of his force on a march around the American army defending along Brandywine Creek. While he was doing this General Knyphausen was pinning Washington’s … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Bunker HillScenario#: 2 Date: 17 June 1775 Location: Charleston, MassachusettsThe hills around Boston presented a threat to the formidable British garrison located in the city. The redcoats were quite surprised when they noticed the Americans putting final details on fortifications located on Breed’s Hill. The response of… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Bushy RunScenario#: 45 Date: 5 Aug 1763 Location: Harrison City, PennsylvaniaThe various Indian tribes of the frontier had united under the leadership of Pontiac in a major effort to annihilate the British outposts. By summer of 1763, they had captured or reduced to ruins all the British forts in the … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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CamdenScenario#: 25 Date: 16 Aug 1780 Location: Camden, South CarolinaGeneral Gates took command of the Southern Department on July 25, 1780, and immediately marched its main army 120 miles towards the British supply base at Camden. Gate’s army was poorly equipped and fed. In an exhausted state, it consisted … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Champion HillScenario#: 53 Date: May 16, 1863 Location: Hinds County, MississippiThe Battle of Champion Hill was the pivotal battle in the Vicksburg Campaign. Union commander Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of the Tennessee fought the Confederate Army, under Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton. Pemberton’s force formed into … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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ChancellorsvilleScenario#: 52 Date: April 30- May 6, 1863 Location: Chancellorsville, VirginiaCrossing the Rapidan River, Federal infantry under General Hooker concentrated near Chancellorsville on April 30. Combined with a Union force at Fredericksburg, Hooker planned a double envelopment, attacking Confederate General Lee from both his… Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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ChickamaugaScenario#: 55 Date: September 19-20, 1863 Location: Chickamauga, GeorgiaUnion General William Rosecrans had gathered his army of 60,000 at Chickamauga, Georgia, located 12 miles southwest of Chattanooga. Confederate General Braxton Bragg’s Army of Tennessee would have 65,000 men. On the first day of battle, Bragg’s men… Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Confusion on the MoorsScenario#: HC02 Date: November 13, 1715 Location: Sheriffmuir, ScotlandThe 1715 Jacobite rebellion began auspiciously. The Jacobites managed to secure almost half of Scotland without much fighting. Their army numbered over 10,000, the largest Jacobite force ever raised. James Francis Edward Stuart, who would be James… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge |
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CowpensScenario#: 28 Date: 17 Jan 1781 Location: Cowpens, South CarolinaColonel Banastre Tarleton led a highly mobile and veteran force. In all, his fighting force amounted to about 1,100 men. Morgan’s American forces amounted to about 1,000 men of which many were recent recruits. However, he also had reliable Maryland … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Cross Keys / Port RepublicScenario#: 50 Date: July 8-9, 1862 Location: Rockingham County, VirginiaMaj. Gen. John C. Frémont’s 11,000 man Mountain Department army were tasked with keeping Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s two-division force engaged. Jackson’s men under Maj. Gen. Richard S. Ewell were in the vicinity of Cross Keys on the … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Eutaw SpringsScenario#: 33 Date: 8 Sept 1781 Location: Eutawville, South CarolinaOn September 8, 1781 General Greene with around 2,200 men advanced upon a British camp at Eutaw Springs, South Carolina. The “Swamp Fox," General Francis Marion, who knew the area well de vised the plan of attack. The British commander … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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First Bull RunScenario#: 48 Date: July 21, 1861 Location: Manassas, VirginiaIn July, 1861 the Union army protecting Washington and the Confederate army facing it were full of new recruits. Neither was ready for war. But the Union forces were larger in number and the political pressure to do something was … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Frederick’s First DefeatScenario#: FW05 Date: June 18, 1757 Location: Kolín, BohemiaThe Seven Years’ War saw a vastly improved Austrian army confronting the still vaunted Prussian military machine. Following his costly victory at Prague, Frederick was forced to meet an Austrian relief column under Leopold von Daun. Despite the… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War |
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Frederick’s First Great VictoryScenario#: FW03 Date: June 4, 1745 Location: Hohenfriedberg, Striegau, Prussian SilesiaFrederick II reentered the war at the behest of Louis XV of France. As was his style, he launched an offensive in 1744, but he was outmaneuvered by the skilled Otto von Traun. However, it was Charles who was selected … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War |
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Frederick’s First VictoryScenario#: FW02 Date: May 17, 1742 Location: Chotusice, BohemiaPrince Charles of Lorraine, an influential Hapsburg, was sent by Maria to retake Prague. After failing to destroy Frederick’s scattered army in detail, Charles confronted the Prussians near Chotusitz. Although Frederick’s army was not fully deployed,… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War |
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